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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1899

Page

4

New York Hullabaloo for Admiral Dewey Welcome

Plans for Admiral Dewey's reception in New York detail a massive pageant on September 28 to 29 highlighted by a Sandy Hook start, river displays from Seabright to Astoria, a naval parade with fourteen warships, and fireworks along the river. The Olympia will anchor off Grant's tomb as crowds and boats circle.

New York Sept. U Admiral Dewey Sandy Hook Fort Lee Jersey Staten Island Far Rockaway Astoria Long Island Thomas Lipton Olympia Grant Ealute Dewey Arch Brooklyn City Hall Great Bridge City Hall Admiral Riverside Park Great Arch Twenty-fourth Street

The Mildred FE Mysteriously Delayed Off Saint Michael

Ships and cargo circulate in a busy Port Townsend scene as the schooner Mildred FE sails from St Michael toward Stait with unknown passenger count and has not arrived after two weeks, amid a coal shortage impact on Pacific Coast bunkers and several vessels awaiting cargo or repairs.

Mildred FE St. Michael Stattt Huster Pacific Coast Coast Miami Willamette Charles Nelson Cape Nome Ament San Francisco

Restaurant owner shoots man after insult in Jersey City

James Pickerden, proprietor of a Jersey City restaurant, killed Jas Hayes after Hayes insulted a waitress and reentered the shop. Pickerden claimed self defense and was arrested. Hayes, aged dm years, was the sole support of a widowed mother and had a good reputation.

Jersey City N. J James Pickerden Jas. Hayes Retaurant Pickerden Hayes

Cargo of Fish and No Gold Steamer Arrives in Fog

Steamer Foration under Captain Roberta reaches port in a dense fog with about 300 tons of fish from Skagway and Lynn canal canneries. The voyage back encountered rough seas, several passengers departed, and no treasure was reported among the Interior travelers. Passenger list includes J Seple Mra Turner Prof McDonald G Ripinsky J Robinson J Murray Mise Webster H Packham A Legere F Costello N Lewis and others.

Foration Roberta Lynn Canal Skagway Mr. Hile J. Seple C. W. Mile W. Dowling J. Dowling Mrs. Richardson Mra. Molan J. A. Turner Mre. Turner 8. Wilson Prof. McDonald G. Ripinsky J. K. Robinson J. Murray Mra. Cariyon Mise Webster F. Ganders H. Packham J. W. van [Rocklin A. J

World Notes on Industry and Transport

The article surveys global commerce and infrastructure. It cites Argentina importing machinery worth 3 million dollars, London’s 200000 pennies kept in machines, Russia’s 29000 miles of railways with rapid growth, Peking’s electric railway, and European tunnel ventilation innovations. It also mentions the University of Prussia celebrating its ith anniversary and its leading status in Germany.

Ertin University Frederick Wiliam I Prussia Germany

Egyptian Peas Grow After 3000 Years In Garden

A Scotch gardener planted peas taken from an Egyptian tomb dated about 3000 years ago and the vines thrived producing vigorous fruit. It remains to be proven to botanists that the seeds are truly ancient, but the specimen is undeniably Egyptian.

Wellington New Zealand la Junta Democrat Tucker Mother Hubbard

Edison claims electric gold extractor will mine without water

Thomas A Edison announces a completed electric process to extract gold from sand near Santa Fe New Mexico. He says initial output will reach ten thousand dollars daily and that the system draws gold directly from sand without needing water, with testing confirming its viability.

New York Thomast A Edison Edison Santa Fe N. M Edison Works Orange Calestro Company New Mexico

Fine work at tennis exhibition by Whitman and teammates

Seattle spectators enjoyed a bright tennis exhibition as Whitman led a strong showing against visiting players. Davie and Ward formed a solid duo while Beal Wright impressed as a rising national contender. Notable results included Whitman and Davis winning doubles and several singles victories. Play opened at 1:90 p.m.

Seattle San Whitman Davie Ward Bear Wright Thie Davis Beal Wright Frasnell Davie Va. Newton Whitman Ve. Russell Foulkes Hard Ve. Ward

Plague in Portugal Dwindles. Cleanliness Key

London report notes no spread tendency from plague in Portugal and calls quarantine useless. The British Medical Journal says the disease is dwindling and its best safeguards are cleanliness and efficient sanitation. Even in dirty Portugal the outbreak remains barely alive.

London Portugal British Medical Journal

Judge Rules Extradition Likely for Cuba Larceny Suspect

In New Orleans Parish Cuba extradition case Judge Dugan overruled the demurrer of William A. Cox of Chicago held on grand larceny charges in Cuba. The ruling allows Cox to be returned to Cuba where the offense occurred and where no extradition treaty was claimed to exist.

New Orlpans Dugan William A.x Chicago Cuba Cox United States

Gave His Life For His Gomrade Hayes Drowned at Newport News

Williamport pa Sept Ma News reports John L Hayes of Montouraville who served on the cruiser Montgomery in the Spanish war. Hayes, discharged last May, perished at Newport News after diving to save a shipmate who fell overboard. both were drowned with Hayes refusing to save himself without his companion.

Williamaport Newport News Johnson L. Hayes Montouraville Montgomery Mayes Hayes

Opening of the Seattle Exchange Formal Opening Tonight

Tomorrow evening the Seattle exchange will be formally opened with no trading. The program features speeches by J. D. McCutcheon Jehan P. Pay Duress of Information D. M. Moore Gen. J. D. McIntyre and others on Seattle's business interests.

Seattle Exchange Seattle J. D. McCutcheon Washington Alaska Jehan P D. M. Moore Mining Bureau J.D. McIntyre Roger 8 Fiate Wee ,pokoReere Chas K. Jenner Stock Exchange Real Estate Board W. FP. Proweer

Trials of the Plotters Open in Paris Senate Trial

Paris September 16. Interest centers on the Royalist plotters trial beginning Monday before the senate high court. Deroulade expected for theatricals. Itulot reports provincial discoveries showing collusion between Royalists and anti terreur leagues. Some detainees allegedly paid by the Duke of Orleans. cipher messages found, clergy said to be largely involved.

Paris Royaliet Senate Deroulade Itulot Duke de Orleans

Rapid Fire Guns for Cent Otis Decided

Secretary Root has decided to use rapid fire guns for the Philippines after testing at Sandy Hook. Gen Miles had recommended several guns, but Gen Cauffington initially disapproved. The number to be sent remains unspecified.

Washington, D.C Sept Miles Philippines Board of Ordnance and Fortifications Cauffington Ordnance Root Sandy Hook Tte

General Ludington opposes Seattle as troop shipping port

Washington dispatch notes Quartermaster Gen. Ludington likely to oppose using Seattle for troop shipments. He cites absence of a regular depot and doubts its establishment. Transports to the Philippines will depart from San Francisco in the future.

Washington Ludington Seattle Philippines San Francisco

Errata Corrects Tax Penalty Expiration Date

A publication notes an error in the tax delinquency notice changing the rescission date to November 1. The article states that delinquent taxes accrue no more than six percent interest from the date of delinquency and that all prior penalties beyond that are abolished, causing significant activity at the county treasurer’s office.

State Reform School to Begin Military Drill

Chehalis Sept 14 The boys at the State Reform School will start military drill by order of the board of control. A drum corps already exists and has begun drill though they have no arms and will be trained in marching movements for now.

Chehalis State Reform School Board of Control

Northwestern Stocks See Dull Trade Record

The Northwestern Mining exchange reports a record dull day with only 10 stocks offered and light bidding. No sales were made, reflecting weak market activity and investor caution.

Northwestern Mining Exchange

Railway Notes Highlight Alaska Link to City Farewells

Frank Burns formerly of this city now with the Alaska Steamship Company at White Horse Rapids returns to Alaska to flight. He reports a large amount of freight at that point. L. V. Bruce, Grand Trunk agent, leaves for Montreal via O H K N and the Rio Grande for an extended trip, to return via Los Angeles. W I Caldwell, O R N agent at Port Angeles, was in the city yesterday on business.

Frank Burns Alaska Steamship Company White Horse Rapids Alaska Seattle Burns White Horse The Steamship Company L. V. Bruce Grand Trunk Thie City Montreal Rio Grande Mr. Bruce Los Angeles W. I. Caldwell oOen. & N Port Angeles

White Pass Yukon railway halts through freight to Dawson

The White Pass & Yukon railway stops through freight for Dawson due to lateness of reason and congestion between the summit and White Horse. A large amount of geoda is being handled and work on the Bennett to rapids line is accelerated to avoid winter delays, promising easier travel in and out of Dawson.

White Passe & Yukon Dawson White Horne On Nee Bennett

The Last Stroke at Third Avenue Theater Tonight

Special sale notice for fine note paper in boxes from Denny Coryell Co at 716 Latave.

Third Avenue Theater Denny Coryell Co Latave

Ramaker Muste Co Secures Exclusive Organ Agency

The Ramaker Muste Co has secured the exclusive agency for the old and reliable Iste y organs. Desiring the best organ in the market can find them at 1415 Second Avenue.

Ramaker Muste Co Istey Parthee Second Avenue

Miner’s Stake Denied by New York Firm

A fragment notes that a miner faced rejection because his mining stakes were not underwritten by A. L. Parker & Co. of New York Biock, leaving the case unresolved and prompting inquiries into underwriting requirements.

A. L. Parker & Co New York Biock

Ladies' Shoes and Footwear Deals from Douglas & Co

Box calf Kangaroo tops Derby jasta Goodyear sewn autumn and winter wear shoes valued at 14.00 but selling for 8 3 100 per pair. Fine Vicin Kid boots 12 inch high cut tops best bicycle shoes offered at 3.00. Old Ladies' Kid Shoes extra wide and roomy priced at 1.66. W L Douglas footgear marks down fall styles priced 2.25 3.00 3.60 and 4.00 per pair.

Louis W. L. Douglas

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